Water Temperature of Little Traverse Bay Near Petoskey, MI
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Measurement Time: Friday, October 3, 2025, 11:00 AM EDT
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Harbor Springs, MIStation Name: Little Traverse Bay Buoy, MI
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center
Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet
Nearest Address:
Offshore
Petoskey, MI
Emmet County
GPS Coordinates: 45.405, -85.087
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Weather Near Petoskey, Michigan
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 69°F
L: 62°F

Fri
H: 77°F
L: 59°F

Sat
H: 77°F
L: 56°F

Sun
H: 81°F
L: 59°F

Mon
H: 81°F
L: 61°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 81 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:44 PM
Sunset: 9:32 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 3:34 AM
Moonset: 8:16 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:04 AM - 5:34 AM4:08 PM - 6:38 PM
Minor Periods
7:46 AM - 9:16 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Flood Advisory issued July 2 at 3:06AM EDT until July 2 at 6:15AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Thu July 2, 2026, 3:06 AM
Expires: Thu July 2, 2026, 6:15 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northern Michigan, including the following county, Antrim. * WHEN...Until 615 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 306 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Ellsworth, Torch Lake and Central Lake. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
Small Craft Advisory issued July 1 at 11:35PM EDT until July 2 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Wed July 1, 2026, 11:35 PM
Expires: Thu July 2, 2026, 7:45 AM
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kts from the southwest and highest waves around 3 feet expected. * WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI and Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Small Craft Advisory issued July 2 at 4:01AM EDT until July 2 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Thu July 2, 2026, 4:01 AM
Expires: Thu July 2, 2026, 8:00 AM
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kts from the southwest and highest waves around 3 feet expected. * WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI and Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Heat Advisory issued July 1 at 11:34PM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Wed July 1, 2026, 11:34 PM
Expires: Thu July 2, 2026, 11:45 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values as high as 105. * WHERE...Alcona, Alpena, Arenac, Cheboygan, Gladwin, Iosco, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Prolonged high humidity and limited overnight cooling will lead to compounding heat stress throughout the week.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 3:58AM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Thu July 2, 2026, 3:58 AM
Expires: Thu July 2, 2026, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 100. * WHERE...Alcona, Alpena, Arenac, Cheboygan, Gladwin, Iosco, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Prolonged high humidity and limited overnight cooling will lead to compounding heat stress throughout the week.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.44 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.49 μg/m3
Ozone: 97.54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:44 PM
Sunset: 9:32 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 3:34 AM
Moonset: 8:16 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:04 AM - 5:34 AM4:08 PM - 6:38 PM
Minor Periods
7:46 AM - 9:16 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.52 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.31 μg/m3
Ozone: 89.25 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:44 PM
Sunset: 9:32 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 34 mins
Moon Transit: 4:20 AM
Moonset: 9:24 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 80.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:50 AM - 6:20 AM4:52 PM - 7:22 PM
Minor Periods
8:54 AM - 10:24 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.24 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:44 PM
Sunset: 9:31 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 34 mins
Moon Transit: 5:04 AM
Moonset: 10:33 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 70.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:34 AM - 7:04 AM5:35 PM - 8:05 PM
Minor Periods
10:03 AM - 11:33 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.22 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.13 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:45 PM
Sunset: 9:31 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 32 mins
Moon Transit: 5:46 AM
Moonset: 11:41 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 59.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:16 AM - 7:46 AM6:18 PM - 8:48 PM
Minor Periods
11:11 AM - 12:41 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.36 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.33 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:45 PM
Sunset: 9:31 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 31 mins
Moon Transit: 1:15 PM
Moonset: 12:51 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 48.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:45 AM - 3:15 PM12:45 AM - 3:15 PM
Minor Periods
12:21 AM - 1:51 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
